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Volunteer Opportunities

It’s easy to volunteer at Wesley Family Services!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to help those in your community! Just an hour of your time each week or month can make an amazing difference in a person’s life.

Our Volunteers Include:

Individuals (young adults to older adults)
Families
Students
Corporate Groups and Professional Organizations
Faith based groups
Community Organizations

Locations

There are volunteer opportunities across Southwestern PA. Usually based in the communities near WFS offices. Click here to see various office locations.

Time Commitment

The time commitment varies. Our volunteer coordinators can work with you or your group to determine your time and location commitment.

Interested or have questions?

Contact 412-850-5535 or volunteer@wfspa.org

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PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE)

Like a good challenge? Helping others? Working in a collegial, team environment? Interested in health care issues? Enjoy the feeling of making someone’s day? If so, we’re looking for a volunteer like you!

PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) is Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program designed to help Pennsylvanians understand their health care options. In Allegheny County, the PA MEDI program is operated by Wesley Family Services in partnership with the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging.

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The Foster Grandparent Program

The Foster Grandparent program provides volunteer opportunities to low-income individuals, age 55 and older, who give supportive one-on-one attention to children who are at-risk or have special needs. Foster Grandparents serve though local organizations including Pre-K programs, Head Starts, elementary schools, and other youth-based programming. Foster Grandparents help children learn to read, provide one-on-one support and guide children at critical times in their lives. As a Foster Grandparent, you will provide comfort and love and help community youth achieve a brighter future.

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In Service of Seniors and Open Your Heart to a Senior

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to help a senior in your community! Just an hour of your time each week or month can make an amazing difference in a senior’s life.

When you provide a ride to the doctor or the grocery store, check a senior’s home for safety issues, or just visit and share a cup of tea, you are helping a senior feel less lonely. You are helping a senior maintain their dignity, or stay comfortable living in their own home.

It’s easy to volunteer for Wesley Family Services’ In Service of Seniors and Open Your Heart to a Senior programs! To learn more about volunteering please contact us:

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